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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| More or less? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
