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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| More or less? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
