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? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| More or less? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
