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 | |
|---|---|
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I don't know, maybe, I suppose so. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
