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 | |
|---|---|
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
