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 Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
