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 | |
|---|---|
| No, just a regular one, 4 or 5 pounds, I guess. | |
| Nice to meet you, Toby! | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I don't think I would leave my cat to get a room, thank you! | |
| Cate with a C not a K, can you check it again, please? | |
| Umm, my first choice would be Camden Lock, I guess. | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| No, I don't need anything, thanks. | |
| That's wonderful, thank you very much! | |
| Can you pass me the cutting board and the knife, please? | |
| Hi Laura, congratulations! | |
| It might help you to relax a bit, I hope... | |
| Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part? | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| We'll have the mussels, the calamari, some shrimp and the grilled fish, please. | |
| Can you clean the sink before I start washing, please? | |
| Can you open the oven door for me, please? | |
| Dude, picking up sh*t requires another tenner, see ya! | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
