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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| More or less? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
