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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
