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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
