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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
