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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
