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 | |
|---|---|
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What about the prices? | |
