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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| More or less? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
