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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
