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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
