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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| More or less? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
