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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
