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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
