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 about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
