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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
