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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
