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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
