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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What about you? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
