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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
