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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
