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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
