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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
