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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
