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, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
