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 | |
|---|---|
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
