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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
