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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
