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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
