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 I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
