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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
