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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
