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've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
