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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
