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. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
