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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
