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've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
