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 | |
|---|---|
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
