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 leave me alone, please! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
