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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What about you? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
