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?! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
