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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| More or less? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
