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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| More or less? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
