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 see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
