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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
