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?! | |
| Diego, can you tell me what she said last night, please? | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| That would be the worst, I guess. | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you pass me the wine from the fridge, please? | |
| Alright! See you, bye. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| To be more realistic, of course! | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Umm, I can't remember... You had something meaty, I guess. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Better late than never! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
