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 | |
|---|---|
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
