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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| More or less? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
