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 we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
