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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
