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 | |
|---|---|
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| More or less? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
