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, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
