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 | |
|---|---|
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| More or less? | |
