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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
