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 | |
|---|---|
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
