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 | |
|---|---|
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about you? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
