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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
