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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
