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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
