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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
