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 | |
|---|---|
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
