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, if you say so! | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
