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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
