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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
