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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
