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 I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about you? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
