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 just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
