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 | |
|---|---|
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| What about you? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
