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 guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
