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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
