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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
