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 | |
|---|---|
| You too, byee! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
