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 | |
|---|---|
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| So a bottle would be better, please. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
