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 | |
|---|---|
| Could you chop some onions for me? Please?! | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Hello Dick, nice to meet you. | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can I have a look at it, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
