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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
