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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| More or less? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
