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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
