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 | |
|---|---|
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Really? Thank you so much! | |
| Can you make it bigger, please? | |
| Can I take your name and mobile number, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Okay, see you! | |
| You too, byee! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Oh, you found some, thank you very much! | |
| Stay on the line, please... | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| Can you stop reminding me about the 10-day situation, please!? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You're welcome! | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
