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! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
