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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
