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 need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
