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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
