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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
