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 was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
