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 would be nice, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
