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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
