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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
