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 | |
|---|---|
| What about you? | |
| Can you start from the beginning, please? | |
| Could you do me a favour and find us some, please? | |
| Alright, if you say so! | |
| It seems we have to, in any case... | |
| Can we continue what we were doing please? | |
| Good night, see you later. | |
| See you later, Nick. | |
| Can you put it on the stove, please? | |
| An entire house!? Way more than we pay now, for sure. | |
| Finally, you've got your precious rice, congratulations! | |
| I just need your name and mobile number, please. | |
| Can we see the kitchen first, please? | |
| I'm Cate, nice to meet you, Mike. | |
| Okay, I'm waiting for you, see you then. | |
| More or less? | |
| ...Oh yes, I want to talk to my mum, I mean Mrs. Jones, please! | |
| Can you leave me alone, please! | |
| They are a f*cking bunch of unprofessional idiots, unbelievable! | |
| Yes, I don't like the aisle, thank you. | |
