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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
