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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
