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. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
