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! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| More or less? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
