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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
