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 about the prices? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
