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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
