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 sir, table for two? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
