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 clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
