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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
