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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| More or less? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
