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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
