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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
