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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
