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'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
