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, why not, if you want. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
