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 | |
|---|---|
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
