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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
