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 | |
|---|---|
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
