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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
