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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
