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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
