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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
