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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
