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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
