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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
