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 | |
|---|---|
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| Sorry Cate! Nice to meet you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
