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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
