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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
