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 | |
|---|---|
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
