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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
