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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
