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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
