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 | |
|---|---|
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
