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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
