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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
