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 | |
|---|---|
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| What about you? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
