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 | |
|---|---|
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
