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 | |
|---|---|
| You too, byee! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
