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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| More or less? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
