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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Yes, some prawn crackers and some spring rolls, please. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Yes, can I have a glass of chardonnay, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| I like Artificial Intelligence, what about you? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
