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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
