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 | |
|---|---|
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| What about you? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| I've found 2 viewable houses, what about you? | |
