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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
