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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
