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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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! |