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 mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| More or less? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
