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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
