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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
