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? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
