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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
