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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
