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 | |
|---|---|
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
