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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
