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 get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Better late than never! | |
