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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
