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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
