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 Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
