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, Toby! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
