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 | |
|---|---|
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
