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 | |
|---|---|
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
