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 | |
|---|---|
| What about the prices? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
