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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
