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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
