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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
