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 | |
|---|---|
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
