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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
