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. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
