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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
