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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
