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 | |
|---|---|
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
