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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
