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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| What about you? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
