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 | |
|---|---|
| Well done, very clever! | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
