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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
