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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
