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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about you? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
