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 you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
