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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
