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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
