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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
