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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
