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'll have 20, please. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| More or less? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| What about you? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
