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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| What about you? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
