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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
