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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
