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 | |
|---|---|
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
