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 | |
|---|---|
| Hm, yes, can I get £20 cashback, please? | |
| Thanks for letting me know, bye! | |
| And it's totally burnt now, gross! | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
