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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
