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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
