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 | |
|---|---|
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
