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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
