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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| What about you? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| More or less? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
