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 don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
