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 give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
