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'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
