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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
