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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| What about you? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
