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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
