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 would be the worst, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
