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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
