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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| More or less? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
