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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
