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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
