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 | |
|---|---|
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
