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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
