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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
