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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
