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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
