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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
