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 | |
|---|---|
| More or less? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
