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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Better late than never! | |
