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 have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
