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. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
