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 put it on the stove, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
