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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about you? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
