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 will have some fish, I think. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
