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 | |
|---|---|
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
