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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
