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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
