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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
