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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
