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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
