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 need them finely chopped, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
