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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
