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 we continue what we were doing please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
