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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
