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 | |
|---|---|
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| More or less? | |
