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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
