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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| You too, byee! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
