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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
