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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
