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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
