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 | |
|---|---|
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| More or less? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
