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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
