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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
