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 will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
