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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
