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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Better late than never! | |
