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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
