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 | |
|---|---|
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
