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, why not, if you want. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
