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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
