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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
