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 | |
|---|---|
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
