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 | |
|---|---|
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
