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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
