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 start from the beginning, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Hello, can we order our meals, please? | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about you, Mike? | |
| Okay, thank you very much. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
