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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
