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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
