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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| More or less? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
