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. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
