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 | |
|---|---|
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
