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, Toby! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
