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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
