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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Better late than never! | |
