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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
