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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, what about them? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
