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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
