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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
