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 we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| What about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
