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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
