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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
