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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
