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 do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
