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 you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
