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 | |
|---|---|
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
