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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| More or less? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
