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 you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| More or less? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
