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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
