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 | |
|---|---|
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| What about you? | |
| I guess the bottle is clean, but can you wash the glass, please? | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Better late than never! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| I just had a bit of toast, what about you? | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| Yes, somewhere comfortable, please. | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
