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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
