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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
