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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
