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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
