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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
