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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
