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 are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
