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 take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
