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 will have some fish, I think. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
