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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
