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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
