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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
