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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
