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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
