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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
