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 | |
|---|---|
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
