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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
