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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
