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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
