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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
