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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
