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. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
