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! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
