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 done, very clever! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| I'll have another glass of wine, please. | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hello, Joseph, nice to meet you. | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| I am fine, thank you. | |
| Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say... | |
| I see, what about a tenner then? | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| That's okay for now, thank you. | |
| Maybe, sorry about that. | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
