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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
