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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
