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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
