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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
