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 | |
|---|---|
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
