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 don't know what to say, really... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
