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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| You too, byee! | |
