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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| What about you? | |
