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 am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
