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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
