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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
