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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
