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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| More or less? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
