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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
