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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
