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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
