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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| What about you? | |
