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 | |
|---|---|
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
