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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
