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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
