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 | |
|---|---|
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
