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 guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
