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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
