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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
