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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
