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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
