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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
