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 | |
|---|---|
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
