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 get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| What about you? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
