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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
