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 you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
