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 | |
|---|---|
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
