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 don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
