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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
