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 leave me alone, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
