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 don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
