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 | |
|---|---|
| Better late than never! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
