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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
