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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
