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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
