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 | |
|---|---|
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
