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 | |
|---|---|
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
