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 Jen, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| You too, byee! | |
