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 | |
|---|---|
| I will have some fish, I think. | |
| Can you get me 3 small beers, please? | |
| Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please? | |
| Oh, you mean Mike, I guess. | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| We have to preheat the oven, can you turn it on, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| More or less? | |
| Sure, no problem. | |
| Well, can you explain how you make that calculation, please? | |
| She hung up on me! F*cking idiot! | |
| We'll have a bottle of chardonnay and a bottle of sauvignon blanc, thanks Mike. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Alright, see you Cate. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| That's okay, no problem. | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
| Nice to meet you Cate, see you later! | |
| Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?! | |
