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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
