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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
