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! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
