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 | |
|---|---|
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
