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 | |
|---|---|
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
