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? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
