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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
