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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| More or less? | |
