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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
