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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
