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 stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
