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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
