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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| More or less? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
