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. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
