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, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
