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 | |
|---|---|
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Or can you clean this one, please? | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| I really have to go now, see you there, kisses... | |
| Hello, madam, unfortunately... | |
| Yes, what about them? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| Yes, Cate speaking. | |
| If you don't have anything better to do, of course. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Hello, I'd like to book a table for two for tonight, please. | |
| He looks a bit scared, because he can smell Bear, I think. | |
| Really? It wasn't obvious, thanks for clarifying! | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
