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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| More or less? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
