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 | |
|---|---|
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
