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 come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
