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 | |
|---|---|
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please. | |
| Well done, very clever! | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Can I have the ad number for it, please? | |
| Yeah, I was wondering if his willy was sticking in or out, thanks! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
