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. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| More or less? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
