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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
