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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
