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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Congratulations, well spotted! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| See you at the station at 5. | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Cate, I'm taking my bag with me, so no need to worry. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
