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 | |
|---|---|
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
