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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
