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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| You're welcome! | |
