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 you, Mike? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
