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 | |
|---|---|
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
