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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| More or less? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
