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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| What about the prices? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
