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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
