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 need them finely chopped, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
