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 | |
|---|---|
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
