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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
