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 | |
|---|---|
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
