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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
