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, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
