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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
