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 | |
|---|---|
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
