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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
