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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
