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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
