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 pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Thanks for your kind wishes. | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Hello Jen, what's up? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Can you look after it carefully, please? | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| That would be nice, thank you. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| And I need to change my clothes, of course. | |
| Can you summarize it before you go, please? | |
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
