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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
