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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
