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 | |
|---|---|
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| More or less? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Can we see the bathroom first, please? | |
