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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
