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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
