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 stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
