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 | |
|---|---|
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Thank you, have a nice day! | |
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| ...It was nice to meet you, too, thanks! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| Can you stop bothering me, please? | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Hello sir, table for two? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| You too, byee! | |
| He is made of wood, I believe. | |
| Really? Very interesting. | |
| Diego! You little b*stard. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
