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 | |
|---|---|
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
