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 | |
|---|---|
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
