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 | |
|---|---|
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| You're welcome! | |
