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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
