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 | |
|---|---|
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
