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 don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
