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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| More or less? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
