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 you make it bigger, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
