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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
