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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
