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 | |
|---|---|
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
