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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
