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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| What about you? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
