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, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
