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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| What about you? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
