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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
