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've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
