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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
