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 | |
|---|---|
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
