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 don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
