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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| More or less? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
