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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
