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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
