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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
