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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
