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 | |
|---|---|
| That's perfect! I appreciate it, thank you so much! | |
| I'll have 20, please. | |
| Alright, see you then. | |
| Can you give me some information about the other tenants, please? | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| Yeah, that's better I suppose, thanks. | |
| Okay, why not, if you want. | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I need them finely chopped, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Alright, see you soon. | |
| More or less? | |
| Oh come on! Can we just talk about something else, please! | |
| Then I missed my appointment at 11:00, of course. | |
| Since they use my stuff we can *borrow* some of their bread, I think. | |
| Erm, kind of, but not exactly! | |
| Can we have the menu, please? | |
| Can I have one packet of cigarettes, please? | |
| Oh, hang on, what about the room upstairs, in your house? | |
