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 | |
|---|---|
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please? | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
