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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
