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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
