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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
