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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
