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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
