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'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
