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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
