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 | |
|---|---|
| Thank you, madam, see you then! | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| She couldn't stand seeing your ugly face anymore, I guess. | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Can we have our drinks before the meal please? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| That would be nice, see you tomorrow then. | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| I'm talking about leaving the house, of course... | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| And turn the top and the bottom grills on, please. | |
