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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
