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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
