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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
