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 | |
|---|---|
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Good luck for tomorrow, see you. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| I am okay, thanks. | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| That's okay, can we do it first thing, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
