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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
