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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
