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 | |
|---|---|
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| What about the prices? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
