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 | |
|---|---|
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| What about you? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
