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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
