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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
