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 | |
|---|---|
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
