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 | |
|---|---|
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
