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 | |
|---|---|
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| You're welcome! | |
