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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
