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, see you! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
