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 | |
|---|---|
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| More or less? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
