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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What about you? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
