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 | |
|---|---|
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| More or less? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You too, byee! | |
