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, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
