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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
