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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
