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! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
