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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
