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've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
