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 | |
|---|---|
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
