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 for now, thank you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
