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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
