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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| You too, byee! | |
