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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| More or less? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
