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? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You too, byee! | |
