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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| More or less? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
