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, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| More or less? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
