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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
