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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
