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 | |
|---|---|
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
