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 | |
|---|---|
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| I don't know what to say, really... | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| You too, byee! | |
