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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
