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 | |
|---|---|
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
