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? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
