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 | |
|---|---|
| Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks. | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| I was sleeping before you woke me up, what's up? | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you still check the stock room, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
