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 | |
|---|---|
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
