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, sorry about that. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| You're welcome! | |
