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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
