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 | |
|---|---|
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
