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 | |
|---|---|
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
