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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
