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, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
