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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
