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 | |
|---|---|
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Umm... That's right, how did I forget that? How stupid I am... | |
| You too, byee! | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| Sounds nice, can you show us the room, please? | |
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
