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... | |
| What about you? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
