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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
