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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
