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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| More or less? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
