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 am fine, thank you. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
