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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
