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 you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
