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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
