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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
