English (UK)
An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.
In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.
Examples :
| Expression example sentences | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
