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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
