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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
