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 yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
