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 | |
|---|---|
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
