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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
