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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
