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 stop bothering me, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
