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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| More or less? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
