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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
