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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
