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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| More or less? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
