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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
