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! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
