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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
