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 really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
