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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
