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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| More or less? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
