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 | |
|---|---|
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| What about you? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
