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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| More or less? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
