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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
