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 | |
|---|---|
| No, I'm okay, thanks. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| You're welcome! | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
