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 | |
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Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
I will have some fish, I think. | |
Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
Hello Jen, what's up? | |
Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
So a bottle would be better, please. | |
It seems we have to, in any case... | |
Stay on the line, please... | |
Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
That would be nice, thank you. | |
Maybe, sorry about that. | |
Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
That's okay for now, thank you. | |
Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
That would be the worst, I guess. | |
What about the prices? |