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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
