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 | |
|---|---|
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
