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 | |
|---|---|
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| More or less? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
