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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| More or less? | |
