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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, see you! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Is there any chance of getting a table, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
