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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
