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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
