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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| You too, byee! | |
