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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
