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 | |
|---|---|
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
