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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
