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 yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| What about this one behind Iceland? | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| You are being very generous dear, thanks, what about this... | |
| What's her name, by the way? | |
| What's up guys, how is it going? | |
| Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag. | |
| Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| And I need a ladle for the chicken stock, that's all, I suppose. | |
| What about you? | |
| You act like a child sometimes, I have to say! | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Dear, can you let him finish, please!? | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| I'm able to do both at the same time, dear, no worries! | |
