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 | |
|---|---|
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
